Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Maker Kit Drop In

Maker Kit Drop In

Grades 7-12
2023-02-20 13:00:00 2023-02-20 15:00:00 America/Chicago Maker Kit Drop In Explore the new maker craft kits that are available in Teen Central. A librarian will be available with February's projects: Lego's, winter coloring, & a Gee's Bend Quilt Project Downers Grove Public Library - Teen Central

Monday, February 20
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-20 13:00:00 2023-02-20 15:00:00 America/Chicago Maker Kit Drop In Explore the new maker craft kits that are available in Teen Central. A librarian will be available with February's projects: Lego's, winter coloring, & a Gee's Bend Quilt Project Downers Grove Public Library - Teen Central

Explore the new maker craft kits that are available in Teen Central. A librarian will be available with February's projects: Lego's, winter coloring, & a Gee's Bend Quilt Project

Maker kits are new project boxes for teens in grades 7-12 to complete anytime the library is open. Project boxes will be at the Ask Us Desk and can be used in Teen Central. Projects will rotate each month and librarians will be in Teen Central at times to demonstrate all of the projects.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Middle School | High School |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts | Activity |

TAGS: | |

Downers Grove Public Library
askus@dglibrary.org
Phone: (630) 960-1200
Fax: (630) 960-9374
Hours
Mon, Mar 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Mar 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next

Upcoming events

March Staff Picks Bundle - Picture Book Lovers edition
Thu, Mar 23, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Infant Storytime
Thu, Mar 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
ONLINE Murder, Mayhem & the Mob
Thu, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library
Spring Codebreakers
Fri, Mar 24, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
March Staff Picks Bundle - Picture Book Lovers edition
Fri, Mar 24, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Numbers and Colors and Shapes, Oh My!
Fri, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Facebook Basics
Fri, Mar 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
Spring Codebreakers
Sat, Mar 25, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
March Staff Picks Bundle - Picture Book Lovers edition
Sat, Mar 25, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Resources for Jobseekers
Sat, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
Weekend Storytime
Sat, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Morning Meet & Greet with Social Work Interns
Sat, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
Family Movie - Detective Pikachu (PG)
Sat, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Spring Codebreakers
Sun, Mar 26, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Virtual Escape Room
Sun, Mar 26, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
March Staff Picks Bundle - Picture Book Lovers edition
Sun, Mar 26, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
After Hours Nerf Night - Mystery Edition
Sun, Mar 26, 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
This event is full
Spring Codebreakers
Mon, Mar 27, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
PICKUP PROGRAM: Home Spy Kit - Grades 3 - 5
Mon, Mar 27, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
This event is full
Virtual Escape Room
Mon, Mar 27, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Mar 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Make & Create: - Grades 1-6
Mon, Mar 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Canceled
Word - Sponsored by the People’s Resource Center (PRC)
Mon, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library
Writers Workshop - With partner Friends of DGPL
Mon, Mar 27, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
Spring Codebreakers
Tue, Mar 28, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Virtual Escape Room
Tue, Mar 28, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Forensics 101 - Grades 6-12
Tue, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
ONLINE Next Chapter Book Club
Tue, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Virtual Meeting Room Both
Please contact the library to register for this event.
PICKUP PROGRAM: Murdery Mystery in a Bag - Grades 7-12
Wed, Mar 29, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Spring Codebreakers
Wed, Mar 29, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Mar 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Infant Storytime
Wed, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Invisible Ink Art
Wed, Mar 29, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Straw Bale Gardening: The Basics
Wed, Mar 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Spring Codebreakers
Thu, Mar 30, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Virtual Escape Room
Thu, Mar 30, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Infant Storytime
Thu, Mar 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Murdery Mystery Escape Room - Grades 7-12
Thu, Mar 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
This event is full
Murdery Mystery Escape Room - Grades 7-12
Thu, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
This event is full
Murdery Mystery Escape Room - Grades 7-12
Thu, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
This event is full
Detectives in Training
Thu, Mar 30, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Murdery Mystery Escape Room - Grades 7-12
Thu, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
ONLINE Murder, Mayhem & the Mob
Thu, Mar 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library
Spring Codebreakers
Fri, Mar 31, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Virtual Escape Room
Fri, Mar 31, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Preschool Private Eyes
Fri, Mar 31, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Microsoft® Word 2016 Intermediate
Fri, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
Raccoon Sky Pirates - tabletop roleplaying game
Fri, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Teen Maker Kits - Grades 7-12
Sat, Apr 01, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Spring Codebreakers
Sat, Apr 01, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Virtual Escape Room
Sat, Apr 01, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
In-person Windows Fundamentals - Sponsored by People’s Resource Center (PRC)
Sat, Apr 01, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
Weekend Storytime
Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
D&D Adventurers League for Adults - For all experience levels
Sat, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
After Hours: Mental Health Is No Joke - Grades 7-12
Sat, Apr 01, 4:45pm - 7:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Teen Central
Spring Codebreakers
Sun, Apr 02, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Virtual Escape Room
Sun, Apr 02, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Grab & Go Crafts for Adults - Teacup Fairy Garden
Mon, Apr 03, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Spring Codebreakers
Mon, Apr 03, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Apr 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Make & Create: - Grades 1-6
Mon, Apr 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Canceled
Word - Sponsored by the People’s Resource Center (PRC)
Mon, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library
Spring Codebreakers
Tue, Apr 04, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Discovery Bag: Alien Windchimes - Preschool thru 5th Grade
Tue, Apr 04, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Great Decisions
Tue, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16),Virtual Meeting Room Both
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
ONLINE: Danny Trejo talks Tacos, Hollywood, and Redemption - in association with Illinois Libraries Present
Tue, Apr 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library
Register
Spring Codebreakers
Wed, Apr 05, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Infant Storytime
Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Book Discussion: Pages & Pints - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Wed, Apr 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Alter Brewing Company
This event is full
Spring Codebreakers
Thu, Apr 06, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Infant Storytime
Thu, Apr 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Maker Kit Drop In - Grades 7-12
Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Teen Central
Lego Build - Springtime Scenes
Thu, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Spring Codebreakers
Fri, Apr 07, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
Metal Stamping - Grades 7-12
Fri, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
This event is full
Seed Bombs
Fri, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Registration opens Friday, March 24 2023 at 9:00am
In-person Windows Fundamentals - Sponsored by People’s Resource Center (PRC)
Sat, Apr 08, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
Weekend Storytime
Sat, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Pokemon Fun
Sat, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Apr 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Make & Create: - Grades 1-6
Mon, Apr 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Teens Meet the Author: A Conversation with David Levithan - One Book One Town (Grades 7-12)
Mon, Apr 10, 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Canceled
Word - Sponsored by the People’s Resource Center (PRC)
Mon, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library
Writers Workshop - With partner Friends of DGPL
Mon, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
Meet the Author: A Book Discussion with David Levithan - One Book One Town
Mon, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Introduction to Microsoft® Excel 2016
Tue, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
Sew What: Basic Skills - Grades 5-8
Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Registration opens Tuesday, March 28 2023 at 9:00am
Family Story Night - Cat's Pajamas
Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Registration opens Tuesday, March 28 2023 at 9:00am
ONLINE Next Chapter Book Club
Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Virtual Meeting Room Both
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Genealogy Round Table - Genealogy Club
Tue, Apr 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Infant Storytime
Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Presented by SCARCE
Wed, Apr 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
ONLINE: Conquer College Planning; Navigating the Search - Grades 9-12
Wed, Apr 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Virtual Meeting Room Both
Infant Storytime
Thu, Apr 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Read to the Dogs - Register with the Kids Room
Thu, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Study Room 1 (Max Capacity 6),Kids Study Room 2 (Max Capacity 2),Kids Study Room 3 (Max Capacity 2)
Rescheduled
Meet the Author: A Book Discussion with David Levithan - One Book One Town
Thu, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Monday, April 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library
Preschool Springtime Fun
Fri, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Registration opens Friday, March 31 2023 at 9:00am
OFF-SITE: Lost Town of Sag Bridge - with Partner DG Township Senior Center
Fri, Apr 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Downers Grove Township Senior Center
Meet the Artist: Midwest Collage Society
Fri, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - First Floor Lobby
Food & Toiletries Drive - for The Cupboard
Sat, Apr 15, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
In-person Windows Fundamentals - Sponsored by People’s Resource Center (PRC)
Sat, Apr 15, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
Weekend Storytime
Sat, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
D&D Adventurers League for Adults - For all experience levels
Sat, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
Family Movie - Shaun the Sheep (PG)
Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Food & Toiletries Drive - for The Cupboard
Sun, Apr 16, All day
Downers Grove Public Library
How to Begin Your College Search - Grades 9-12 & Parents
Sun, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Virtual Meeting Room Both
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Apr 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Make & Create: - Grades 1-6
Mon, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Canceled
Word - Sponsored by the People’s Resource Center (PRC)
Mon, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library
ONLINE Understanding Value Line - Money Smart Week
Mon, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Virtual Meeting Room Both
Real Reads Book Discussion - Syria's Secret Library by Mike Thomson
Tue, Apr 18, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room (Virtual),Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Great Decisions
Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16),Virtual Meeting Room Both
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Tech Take Apart
Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Registration opens Tuesday, April 4 2023 at 9:00am
Pinterest Basics
Tue, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
Essentials of Estate Planning - Money Smart Week
Tue, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Make And Take: Create Like Naomi Shihab Nye - Grades 7-12
Wed, Apr 19, All day
Downers Grove Public Library - Teen Central
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Infant Storytime
Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Abracadabra-Magic Tricks for Beginners
Wed, Apr 19, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Registration opens Wednesday, April 5 2023 at 9:00am
Infant Storytime
Thu, Apr 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
ONLINE Job Workshop: Create Focused Search Using Cool Tools - with Partner People's Resource Center
Thu, Apr 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Virtual Meeting Room Both
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Off-site: Senior Dilemmas Lunch & Learn - Money Smart Week
Thu, Apr 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Downers Grove Township Senior Center
In-person Windows Fundamentals - Sponsored by People’s Resource Center (PRC)
Sat, Apr 22, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
Weekend Storytime
Sat, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Morning Meet & Greet with Social Work Interns
Sat, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
ACT Practice Test - Grades 9-12
Sat, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
Registration opens Saturday, April 8 2023 at 9:00am
See all events